In the latest Pilot Minute video from the FAA, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup lists five herbal remedies and supplements that are not acceptable for medical certification — Kava, Kratom, Rauwolfia, Valerian, and Cannabis — and their effects on aviation safety.
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Community Appreciation Day slated for S43
The Aug. 10, 2024, free event is “to show our appreciation to the Snohomish Community,” organizers noted.
Schweiss Doors introduces newly designed Strap Latch Door
Available in yellow, black, grey, and white, the newly designed door eliminates the need for cables, chains, sprockets, pulleys, extra motors, and additional parts, according to company officials.
Pilot seriously injured when experimental crashes
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Pilot error
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “How do you remind your pilot, on a photo flight, to wear solid black or navy blue? Show him or her this photo!”
Ask Paul: Question stumps IA — and our expert
I have an interesting problem with my Piper PA28-235 with a Lycoming O-540 B4B5 engine that has my IA stumped.
Pipistrel to go on display at Smithsonian
“As we endeavor to tell stories about innovations occurring right now in aerospace, Textron eAviation’s loan of a Pipistrel Velis Electro allows us to explore the topic of sustainability efforts in aviation,” said Roger Connor, a curator at the National Air and Space Museum.
New mural at KADF honors local hero
The mural, which was officially dedicated on July 26, 2024, highlights one of the general aviation aircraft seen flying over Arkadelphia daily. These aircraft are used for personal use, farming, and by aviation students at Henderson State University, airport officials noted.
Museum to hold fundraiser right before Cleveland National Air Show
Happening the night before the official start of Cleveland National Air Show weekend, the event provides support to IWASM’s work to preserve, educate, and inspire our communities about the role of women in all areas of air and space, according to officials with the museum, which is inside Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport.